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Extended Description:
Jervis Bay is located in the Australian Capital Territory (between New South Wales and Victoria) and is one of the true gems of the south east coast region. It's part of Shoalhaven, which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, renowned for its lifestyle and incredible beaches. Jervis Bay's breathtaking beauty and cultural significance have long been appreciated by locals and visitors to the area. People who visit Jervis Bay often say it has the clearest waters and whitest sands in the world, as well as some of the most beautiful National Parks.
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Activity Info:
Things to Do
Whale and dolphin watching are extremely popular pastimes in Jervis Bay.
Tourism numbers swell as the whales migrate, both north and south, they can be observed as they pass the entrance to the Bay. They also frequently enter the bay to rest and play for the people who love them so much- it's almost as though they know they have an audience. The majority of whales sighted at Jervis Bay are Humpback whales (migrating along the east coast from June to November), Southern Right Whales, False Killer Whales, Orcas, Minke and Blue Whales.
Recreational fishing and scuba diving are also immensely popular ways to spend time at Jervis Bay. Amateur fishermen use the boat ramps at bayside towns and camp sites. Popular scuba diving areas are the Labyrinths, Gorgonian Wall, Point Perpendicular, Ten Fathom Reef, and Bowen Island.
Jervis Bay National Park features forest, bays and beaches that are great for swimming, bushwalking, birdwatching and just relaxing and enjoying the tranquillity. Greenfield Beach has visitor facilities like electric barbecues, toilets, a shelter shed and wheelchair access to the beach. The National Park is home to an incredible variety of birdlife, turtles and kangaroos.
What's On
The See Change Arts Festival commences in June and brings together all of the highly talented artists of the Jervis Bay region. For 16 days art will dominate local discussion as a plethora of art shows, craft exhibitions, workshops and performances are focussed on by all.
Where to Stay
Accommodation choices at Jervis Bay are vast. Options vary from B&B guesthouses, self contained accommodation, motels, caravan parks and there's camping if you really want to get back to nature.
Obviously, the number one option on most people's mind is a beach house on the sand where you can wake up each morning and step out onto the sand. There's lots of them to choose from, even beach penthouses! However, Jervis Bay accommodation still has a real 'fishing town' feel to it, so don't expect the high rise hotels you might see in some Australian cities. What you can expect is a very special beach escape.
Places to Eat
Gunya is aboriginal for meeting place and the Gunya Restaurant in Huskisson makes some of Australia's finest food. Set high in the treetops that surround the exquisite Jervis Bay, the Gunyah Restaurant is part of Paperbark Camp, an eco friendly accommodation option on the South Coast. Main courses from this award winning restaurant are very reasonably priced between $26 -$34.
At the Seagrass Brasserie at Jervis Bay, you can indulge in good food & wine. An expansive deck is a customer favourite to soak up the sun and air. Main courses are priced around the $30 range and, as you expect, there's lots of seafood on the menu.
What could be a more Australian experience than to have dinner at a local pub. The Husky Pub bistro at Huskisson is a fantastic experience and extremely affordable with most mains below $20.
The blue waters of Jervis Bay are home to swimming dolphins and migrating whales, making the area a magnet for nature lovers from Australia and around the world. Whale watching is a very popular way to spend the day in Jervis Bay and a variety of other water sports are offered to tourists and locals. Many people go to Jervis Bay to dive, fish and explore the waters.
Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens are a nature lovers paradise.
The National Park includes Green Patch Beach, but also look for spots called 'Hole in the Wall', 'Bristol Point' and 'Scottish Rocks'. Bushwalking trails, boat ramps, picnic and barbeque equipment and camping areas are all available for the public's use.
There's also the ruins of an old lighthouse on the southern side of Jervis Bay, it's a popular desitnation for explorers and lovers of lighthouses.
Towns and villages situated around Jervis Bay include; Culburra Beach, Currarong, Callala Bay, Myola, Huskisson, Vincentia, Hyams Beach and Green Patch.
Weather Info:
When to Go
Jervis Bay temperatures are typical of New South Wales coastal temperatures. The Australian summer begins in December and continues through February, maximums of 40 degrees C are reached. The Australian winter starts in June and continues through August, minimum temperatures below zero degrees C are reached. If you're wanting to watch the migration of whales, this occurs from June to November. The best tip for Australian coastal areas is to always have warm clothes at night during spring and autumn, as the days can be quite warm and the mornings cold.
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Brief Description:
Jervis Bay
Travel Info:
How To Get There
Jervis Bay is located 150 km south of Sydney and can be reached from Sydney by car via the Princes Highway (about two and a half hours drive). If you do hire a car to experience the area, and you are not familiar with the territory, a GPS is an ideal way to avoid lost time from a wrong turn.
Sydney Airport is the major airport serving Sydney. It has an international and domestic terminal with domestic flights catered for by Qantas, Jetstar, Aeropelican, REX, Air Link and Virgin Blue.
Access by train is complicated but not difficult and CityRail can assist with this.
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